The None to Run Podcast

The None to Run Podcast

We interview various experts with one goal in mind - to help you start running safely and keep running.

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March 26, 2025 21 mins

In Part 2 of our conversation with None to Run founder Mark Kennedy, he goes deeper into the mindset, mission, and meaning behind helping beginners become lifelong runners.

Part 2 is for beginner runners who need a reminder that progress takes time — and that every running journey is unique. It’s also for anyone curious about the heart behind None to Run, the lessons learned in building it, and what’s coming next. 


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In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Mark Kennedy, the founder of None to Run, shares how his lifelong love of sports led him to create one of the most supportive running apps and communities for beginners.

Mark opens up about:

  • His transition from a corporate career to entrepreneurship
  • The inspiration behind the None to Run app
  • Why understanding your audience is key to building a meaningful product
  • What it was like launching duri...
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Are you struggling with Couch to 5K? This beginner-friendly running plan offers a gentler approach, with time-based runs and strength training to prepare your run!

Read the blog post here: 3 Flaws in Couch to 5K (And a Better Plan for Beginner Runners)

Get the None to Run app

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In this podcast episode, I chat with Alex Hutchinson.

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside Magazine, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications.

His latest book, came out in February of 2018, is ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance

He lives in th...

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    James Clear is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.

    In this conversation with James, you’ll learn:

    • How to overcome a lack of motivation and willpower.

    • How to make tiny, easy changes that deliver big results and will make you a better runner.

    • The best way to break your bad habits and stick to good ones (like running!).

    • How...

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    For the show notes and get the full transcript to this episode head over to:

    https://www.healthynomics.com/33

    Today's show

    Firstly, today's episode is sponsored by my beginner running plan, None to Run.

    If you can't currently run for more than 5-minutes straight without stopping to catch your breath or you've struggled with running injuries in the past, None to Run was made for you.

    To learn more about None to Run, click o...

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    For the show notes, to WIN a copy of each of Mark Remy's books and get the full transcript to this episode head over to:

    https://www.healthynomics.com/32

    None to Run Plan (for real beginners):

    http://www.nonetorun.com/challenge

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    Mark Remy is a runner and writer based in Portland, Oregon. He has been a columnist and writer at Runner’s World since 2007. Mark has been running since 1994 and has run 27 marathons, ...

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    For the show notes and the full transcript to this episode head over to:

    https://www.healthynomics.com/31

    None to Run Plan (for real beginners):

    http://www.nonetorun.com/challenge

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    Nate Helming is based in San Francisco and in addition to coaching runners and triathletes of all levels, he trains Olympic level cyclists, professional triathletes, elite mountain bikers, and national-level ultra runners on strength...
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    For the show notes and the full transcript to this episode head over to:

    https://www.healthynomics.com/30

    To join the April 2017 None to Run Challenge:

    http://www.nonetorun.com/challenge

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    Shannon is both an athlete and a coach.  She competed in the equestrian sport of Three Day Eventing for fifteen years. Like a triathlon on a horse!

    She then got interested in the sport of running and has raced distances rangin...

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    For the show notes and the full transcript to this episode head over to:

    https://www.healthynomics.com/29

    To join the April 2017 None to Run Challenge:

    http://www.nonetorun.com/challenge

    A cross-country All-American at Stonehill College, Mario has coached both elite and age-group runners and was the men’s marathon coach for Costa Rica at the 2012 Olympics.

    Most recently Mario helped start Ekiden, a company that leverages t...

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    My free email series for beginner runners: www.freerunningcourse.com

    30-Day None to Run Challenge (starts April 1, 2017): www.nonetorun.com/challenge

    Save $$$ on running shoes and gear from Running Warehouse: www.healthynomics.com/gear

    Our guest today on the podcast is Coach Jay Johnson.

    Jay Johnson has coached collegiate, professional and adult runners for more than fifteen years. Jay has also coached three US champions (...

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    This episode is all about your feet.

    Matt is the Co-Founder, President/CEO of Progressive Health Innovations.

    Progressive Health Innovations Inc. develops user-friendly and affordable health technologies for the rehabilitation, sports medicine, and athletic training markets. Their first product, the AFX, enables users to strengthen the muscles and tendons of the foot/ankle complex ...

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    My free email series for beginner runners: www.freerunningcourse.com

    30-Day None to Run Challenge (starts January 1, 2017): www.nonetorun.com/challenge

    Save $$$ on running shoes and gear from Running Warehouse: www.healthynomics.com/gear

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    Nutrition plays a vital role in helping beginner runners enhance their endurance, recovery and running performance.

    I admit that I am not a nutrition expert and nor am I perfe...

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    Get my free course for beginner runners: http://www.freerunningcourse.com

    For the show notes for this episode, go to http://www.healthynomics.com/25.

    In this episode, I talk with Emma Andrews.

    Emma is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Plant Based Culinary Professional, and co-founder of Pineapple Collective, an Education Strategy and Content Marketing Agency working with natural health and wellness brands.    E...
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    Get my free course for beginner runners: http://www.healthynomics.com/get-started-running/

    For the show notes for this episode, go to http://www.healthynomics.com/24.

    In this episode, I talk with Tina Muir.

    Tina is an elite runner chasing her dreams of representing her country in a major World Championship.   Her PRs are 16:08 (5k), 33:24 (10k), 1:13 (Half Marathon), and 2:41 (Marathon).    Tina grew up in England and now ...
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    Get my free course for beginner runners: http://www.healthynomics.com/get-started-running/

    For the show notes for this episode, go to http://www.healthynomics.com/23.

    In this episode, I talk with Rich Roll.

    If you are not familiar with Rich, here is a bit more about him:

    • Rich is a 47-year old, accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete.
    • former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutritio...
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    Get my free course for beginner runners: http://www.healthynomics.com/get-started-running/

    For the show notes for this episode, go to http://www.healthynomics.com/22

    In this episode, I talk with Jeff Galloway.

    Jeff has inspired millions with his “Run, Walk, Run” method and ability to resonate with beginner and experienced runners alike.

    If you are not familiar with Jeff Galloway, here is a bit more about him:

    • rep...
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    Get my free course for beginner runners: http://www.healthynomics.com/get-started-running/

    For the show notes for this episode, go to http://www.healthynomics.com/21

    In this episode, I talk with Jason Fitzgerald from Strength Running.

    Jason is a running coach, 2:39 marathoner and a wealth of practical knowledge when it comes to all things running.

    Whether you like it or not, regular running does not mean you should let you...

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    Welcome to my fourth interview in the "Get Started Running Series".

    Today I chat with Steve Boyd.

     

    Steve is the founder and coach of the Physi-Kult running group in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Steve is an accomplished runner at many distances (2:17 for the marathon!). Many of his best times came after the age of 30. 

    I think you will get a lot out of my chat with Steve. He brings running experience both from the compe...

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    Show notes and registration for free "Get Started Running" email series: http://www.healthynomics.com/19

    This is lesson three of my “Get Started Running” series.

    In this lesson I chat with Leo Babauta.

    In 2005, Leo was a 60-pound overweight smoker when he first decided he was going to become a "runner". He always struggled to make exercise a habit.

    Withi...

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